1796 AR Medal Castorland, Original MS(PCGS#653)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction World Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

30330

Grade

MS62

Price

432

Lot Description

BOHEMIA. Karl Ssatnovksy Silver Award Medal, "1796" (ca. early 19th Century). NGC MS-62. Donebauer-3910; UBS-66, lot 1750. By I. Donner. Diameter: 40mm. Obverse: Draped bust right, head facing; Reverse: The Belvedere Apollo: statue of Apollo facing, nude but for drapery over outstretch left arm, in the act of shooting an arrow; behind to left, serpent-entwined tree trunk. Edge: Plain. Quite pleasingly toned and elegant, this SCARCE medallic issue, featuring the famous Bohemian painter Karl Ssatnovksy, sports a deeper tone around the legends and retains some charming brilliance in the protected areas. Estimate: $600 - $900. Provenance: From the Augustana Collection. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from NGC.